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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,664.40, 996,996.60 and 265,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,664.40, 996,996.60 and 265,366.80 is: 398,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,664.40 : 996,996.60 = 265,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,664.40/996,996.60 = 265,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,664.40x = 996,996.60 × 265,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,664.40x = 264,569,797,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,569,797,352.88/664,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,050.20

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